Median salary
$207,675
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$165k – $231.8k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
77.8%
7 of 9 roles
Live roles
9
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| AX Axon | $207,675 | 2 |
|
Snap Inc.
|
$286,000 | 1 |
|
Anduril Industries
|
$256,000 | 1 |
|
IonQ
|
$168,484 | 1 |
| TN The Nuclear Company | $161,500 | 1 |
|
Amentum
|
$115,000 | 1 |
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How much do Research Scientist roles in Washington pay?
The median salary for Research Scientist roles in Washington is $207,675 per year. Most pay falls between $164,992 (25th percentile) and $231,838 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $142,900 to $268,000.
These figures are computed live from 9 active Research Scientist roles in Washington on JobsRadar, of which 7 (77.8%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Research Scientist roles in Washington include Snap Inc., Anduril Industries, Axon and IonQ.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Research Scientist salary in Washington?
- The median is $207,675 per year, with most pay between $164,992 and $231,838 (25th–75th percentile), based on 7 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Research Scientist salary range in Washington?
- Pay ranges from about $142,900 to $268,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $207,675. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.